Nymphia Wind keeps blowing us away! Join hosts Tim and Paz, and their guest, Chiang Wei, professional drag queen, and founder and house mother of The Haus of WOMEN, one of Taiwan’s five major drag houses. Learn about Chiang Wei’s drag persona, belief, and style, their connection to Nymphia Wind, and their thoughts on Nymphia Wind’s influence on drag here and abroad. Then find out whether these terms are Tim, Paz, and Chiang Wei’s pet peeves or cat’s meows: suck all the air out of the room, slay, on point, and beauty is my responsibility.

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Vocabulary

perspective (n.)  (思考問題的) 角度、觀點、想法

If you start to lose your passion for something, try changing your perspective; a different view may reveal new aspects or opportunities that reignite your enthusiasm. 

shortcoming (n.) 缺點、弱點

One tip that Chiang Wei offers for taking better selfies is to know what your shortcomings are, turn them into advantages, and then amplify those advantages.

heritage (n.) 遺產（指流傳下來的具有歷史意義的傳統、語言、建築等）

Nymphia Wind loves Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage and takes every opportunity to show it off to the world through creative, elaborate costumes she often designs and makes.

amendment (n.) 修正、修訂

In the past two decades, Taiwan has made a number of amendments to its laws, resulting in a society that is more inclusive and accepting of diversity.

fearless (adj.) 無畏的

Nymphia Wind’s fearless spirit made her push herself when she could have stayed comfortable as a successful local queen; now when she performs, the world watches.